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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.62, 200.36 and 68.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.62, 200.36 and 68.61 is: 102.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.62 : 200.36 = 68.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.62/200.36 = 68.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.62x = 200.36 × 68.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.62x = 13,746.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,746.70/133.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.88

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